Knighthood Definition & Meaning

knighthood
noun
  1. aristocrats holding the rank of knight

"Knighthood" in song lyrics

See how knighthood is used in real songs:

  • "medieval europe knighthood"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Bradley Wiggins: Should first British Tour de France 2012 winner be awarded a knighthood?"
    Daily Mail — Daily Mail

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